AL'S UNDER THE L.

Chicago Health Dept

2908 W LAKE ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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VIOLATIONS

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LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8

2026

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SAUSAGES IN COTAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS PLACING FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED AN SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

MAR 30

2026

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND: RAW CHICKEN (53.8F) ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR, SLICED TOMATOES (57.0F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (55.9F) BOTH IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $86 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SAUSAGES IN COTAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS PLACING FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND THE MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE COLD HOLING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE OFFICE AREA, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 24

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.

NOV 19

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.

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NOV 14

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF FLOORING THAT ARE COMING UP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE DUCT WORK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE DUCT WORK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2605983 ON 11/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND DUCT WORK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 5

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND VENTS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATORS AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CREVICES OF THE METAL SUPPORTS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF FLOORING THAT ARE COMING UP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.

APR 27

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2022

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPERTOWELS AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.

AUG 11

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND IMPROPER THAWING(SAUSAGES)BEING DONE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2019

PASS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 14

2019

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SLICED POTATOES @57.4F, AND POLISH SAUSAGES @63.0F AT FRYER IN BASKET.SAID FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 95 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. 70 UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, 7 SCATTERED ALONG SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL, AND 18 UNDERNEATH DESK IN OFFICE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES, AND WIRED RACKS ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT/REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE COVERING IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE HOLES ON THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE AREA FILLED WITH HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHITE LARGE BUCKETS, CARDBOARD BOXES, CONSTRUCTION ITEMS, OLD UNUSED SOILED EQUIPMENT AND DIRT AND GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND THRU OUT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS, BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS, UNDER FRYER EQUIPMENT , AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING/ REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 11

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SLICES OF PASTRIES, POUND CAKE ON FRONT COUNTER, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC WITH NO LABEL OR DATE. INFORMED MANAGER OF LABELING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE UNUSED DEEP FRYER STATION, AR FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DELFIELD 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LINEN USED AS LINER AT FRONT HOT HOLDING (HOT DOG AND BUN) WARMER STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED RUST STAIN BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT DOG AND BUN WARMER STATION, AS WELL PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED BETWEEN FLAT GRILL AND 1 DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE SHELVING IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACES WITH FOOD GRADE SEALANT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED UNFINISHED PLASTERED WALL IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CHIP PAINT IN REAR PREP AREA, ON EAST YELLOW WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE STOELTING ICE CREAM MACHINE, LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY SINK FAUCET, NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE (SUNCAST STORAGE CLOSET AND DEEP FRYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

NOV 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WATER STAINED WOODEN CEILING IN THE REAR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF,

OCT 2

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/REPLACE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKET NEAR CASHIER TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MAR 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

MAY 21

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 12

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER,HAS OPEN SEAMS,MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

JAN 6

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN PREP AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 12

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 9

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, MAP OF RESTAURANT, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOS LICENSE AND INVOICES) FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

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